SPRINGFIELD -- Governor George H. Ryan announced today that he is releasing $315,000 in Illinois FIRST funding for projects in Southwest Illinois, including $75,000 to the Illinois Conservation Foundation for expenses associated with the 2000 Bass Quest Tournament.
- $50,000 to Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
to extend a water line. The university is contributing $47,406.
This project was initiated by State Sen. Evelyn M. Bowles, D-Edwardsville.
- $50,000 to the City of Salem
to renovate the Salem Theatre Building. The city and the theatre are contributing $20,580.
This project was initiated by State Rep. Kurt M. Granberg, D-Carlyle.
- $40,000 to the Mulberry Grove Fire Protection District
to upgrade its vehicles and equipment.
This project was initiated by Granberg.
- $30,000 to the Fayette County Fair Association
to make renovations to the 4-H complex.
This project was initiated by Granberg.
- $25,000 to the Huey Ferrin Boulder Fire Protection District
to purchase fire and safety equipment.
This project was initiated by Granberg.
- $20,000 to the Roxana Police Department
to purchase a mobile data system.
This project was initiated by State Rep. Steve Davis, D-Bethalto.
- $10,000 to the Rosewood Heights Fire Protection District
to purchase five self contained breathing apparatus units and five spare air bottles.
This project was initiated by Davis.
- $10,000 to the Bunker Hill Fire Protection District
to purchase and equip a small truck for the Dorsey Volunteer Fire Department.
This project was initiated by Watson.
- $5,000 to the American Red Cross, Centralia Chapter
to purchase equipment and materials.
This project was initiated by Granberg.
